Project Details:
The project is a thoughtfully designed residential property in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, on a 2200–2300 sq. ft. south-facing plot. The site has an empty plot on one side and a building on the other, offering a blend of privacy and accessibility. The total built-up area spans approximately 2500 sq. ft., with the ground floor occupying 1300–1400 sq. ft. and the upper floor extending over 1500–1600 sq. ft., ensuring ample space for functionality and comfort.
Renowned architects Ar. Luqman and Ar. Mahantesh, have worked on the project combining aesthetic appeal with practical design elements that complement the unique site context.
Mr Manoj is one of our most esteemed clients at Design Thoughts, and we are excited to kick-start his modern-contemporary fusion duplex home design in Odisha soon.
Settled in the US, Mr. Manoj envisioned a home with contemporary architecture and a unique modern exterior design. He wanted a four—to five-bedroom contemporary home and explained that he likes a unique modern exterior design. We ideated and developed the initial designs to match his preferences.
We will further explore the challenges identified, design concepts, and planning principles for this villa design.
Identifying Challenges and Strengths
As a team, we discuss the client’s requirements and identify the project challenges to solve. One such issue was that Mr. Manoj’s site was in a seismic zone. Also, a promising strength of the site is that it is a corner but irregular plot.
Our team suggested solutions to combat quakes and other calamities in the planning stage. We also suggested a bold and striking modern exterior design to make the most of the corner site. To make this irregular plot comply with Vastu principles, we suggested parking in the front and pushing the main home to the rear to accommodate the plan in a regular rectangle.
Further, we iterated the final plans, exterior options, and interior views while considering these challenges.
The Design Approach
Mr. Manoj identified an exterior reference image that resonated with him; it was a starting point for our design team. His ideas for contemporary architecture included slanted walls with curved edges for elevation.
Final Modern Exterior Design
The final modern exterior design perfectly blends slant walls, balconies, and aesthetic projections. We chose to use subtle colours to highlight the features of the elevation using minute details. As there are windows on adjacent walls in the elevation, we added balconies with different projections and slant wall elements to achieve asymmetry. Planters highlight the balconies, and the fully projected sunshades bestow uniqueness on the corner plot. Considering the seismic challenges, we suggested an aesthetic and functional V-column.
Projections and Slant Walls in the Duplex Home Design
The exterior reflects a well-sought combination of contemporary and modern styles, and we focused on this when selecting the interiors.
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Detailed Planning
Good planning considers proper ventilation and sufficient space for circulation. Our client, too, wanted a spacious plan with light flooding from everywhere. This G+1 duplex home design follows a simple rectangular plan with adequate interior-exterior connection. He wanted fewer balconies, so we fit in a garden area with large windows for improved ventilation and light.
Quick View of the Garden Area
Ground floor
The garden area complements modern exterior design, ensuring seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity. At the entrance, the car parking is placed within the triangular part of the site to provide enough buffer for the main structure. The plan accommodates an inviting living and kitchen area with a dining area below the staircase. The irregular northeast corner is set as a garden and deck area. As all bedrooms require attached toilets, we fit them as per Vastu
Achieving parking in the corner plot and Vastu for the villa design
First floor
The stairwell brings plenty of light to both floors. As we go up, there are three large bedrooms, including a main bedroom, a guest bedroom, and a kid’s room. The stairwell opens to an interactive family lounge.
Creating Interactive Transitional Spaces
Terrace floor
A nice semi-covered area for the family opens on the terrace, and a storage unit with a laundry is opposite the open terrace.
Partially-covered exterior spaces as family hangout areas
Exploring The Interiors
To start with the interiors, we also provided reference images for the clients to choose from. As the living area is set privately, the foyer is extensively designed with mirror elements, wallpaper, and a shoe cabinet. The following lobby and the pooja room are designed with a traditional touch.
Foyer
Fluted wood panels and partitions are a common element on this floor. The contemporary partition adds a classy look throughout. In the kitchen, fluted metal fixtures are also used along the breakfast counter. The kitchen’s gloss metal finishes are coherent with the rest of the modern villa design.
Use of fluted panels as partitions and interior element
Another unique factor in the interior is the outdoor garden and the seating in the terrace area, which is designed with relevant landscapes and furniture.
Clean lines, contemporary furniture, and modern art pieces adorn all the bedroom spaces. Wallpapers with neat lines and subtle colours are chosen throughout the home interior design. The windows and doors selected are also rectangular, sticking to the contemporary style.
Neat Lines as a Core Design Element
Conclusion-
As we conclude Mr Manoj’s contemporary home design, we hope you understand how we approach projects at Design Thoughts. We let the client decide the style they want for their dream home with presentations of previously completed projects. Later, we develop designs based on feedback provided by the client. This way, we provide advice as architects while meeting the client’s expectations.
Client feedback
Mr Manoj was delighted with our design proposals, ideations, and concept developments. He sent us individual feedback and appreciated our team’s efforts to schedule and produce design discussions with timely progress. He enjoyed how we handled the entire project and was content with our design and the construction started.
At Design Thoughts, we focus on creating functional yet stylish homes, as showcased in this project’s modern exterior design.
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